X84; Battery Replacement; Maintenance; X84; Cleaning; X84; Returns - LaMotte DC1500 Mode D'emploi

• Limit backlight use. The unit consumes three times the normal power when the backlight
is on. Set the backlight time option to 10 seconds or select "Button Control" and keep the
backlight off.

„ BATTERY REPLACEMENT

The lithium ion battery used in this unit should last for many years with normal use. When it
no longer powers the unit long enough to meet testing requirements it should be replaced.
Contact LaMotte Company by phone (1-800-344-3100) or email (tech@lamotte.com) for more
information.

MAINTENANCE

„ CLEANING

Clean the exterior housing with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not allow water to enter the light
chamber or any other parts of the meter. To clean the light chamber and optics area, point a can
of compressed air into the light chamber and blow the pressurized air into the light chamber.
Use a cotton swab dampened with Windex® window cleaner to gently swab the interior of the
chamber. Do not use alcohol; it will leave a thin residue over the optics when dry.

„ RETURNS

Should it be necessary to return the meter, pack the meter carefully in a suitable container with
adequate packing material. A return authorization number must be obtained from LaMotte
Company by calling 800-344-3100 (US only) or 410-778-3100, faxing 410-778-6394, or
emailing tech@lamotte.com. Often a problem can be resolved over the phone or by email. If a
return of the meter is necessary, attach a letter with the return authorization number, meter
serial number, a brief description of problem and contact information including phone and FAX
numbers to the shipping carton.

„ METER DISPOSAL

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Natural resources were used in the production of this equipment. This equipment may contain
materials that are hazardous to health and the environment. To avoid harm to the environment
and natural resources, the use of appropriate take-back systems is recommended. The crossed
out wheeled bin symbol on the meter encourages the use of these systems when disposing of
this equipment.
Take-back systems will allow the materials to be reused or recycled in a way that will
not harm the environment. For more information on approved collection, reuse, and
recycling systems contact local or regional waste administration or recycling services.
GENERAL OPERATING INFORMATION
„ OVERVIEW
The meter is a portable, microprocessor controlled, direct reading colorimeter. It has a graphical
liquid crystal display and 6 button keypad. These allow the user to select options from the menu
driven software, to directly read test results or to review stored results of previous tests in the
data logger. The menus can be displayed in eight different languages.
The LaMotte tests are precalibrated for LaMotte reagent systems.The colorimeter displays the
result of these tests directly in units of concentration.
The optics feature a colored LED. The LED has a corresponding silicon photoiode with an
integrated interference filter. The interference filter selects a narrow band of light from the
corresponding LED for the colorimetric measurements.
A USB wall adapter, USB computer connection or lithium battery powers the colorimeter.

„ GENERAL OPERATING INFORMATION

The operation of the colorimeter is controlled by the menu driven software and user interface.
A menu is a list of choices. This allows a selection of various tasks for the colorieter to perform,
such as scan blank and scan sample. The keypad is used to make menu selections that are
viewed on the display.
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